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SUPPORT · 2024-12

“As reliance on digital services continues to grow, so does the importance of data centers. They are critical to today's modern economy.”

— Mike DeWine, Gov. · OHSOURCE ↗

SUPPORT · 2025-08

“Economic development is essential to Ohio's continued growth and prosperity as the heart of innovation, and the state must stay at the forefront of prospering fields such as technology and artificial intelligence.”

— Mike DeWine, Gov. · OHSOURCE ↗

OPPOSITION · 2026-03-05

“I don't think that the companies who are building those should get special treatment when buying materials to build their buildings.”

— Matt Huffman, Speaker of the House · OHSOURCE ↗

OPPOSITION · 2026-03-05

“We recently gave them the ability to build power behind their own meter and not take it off grid. We didn't think that there was any need for the sales tax exemption anymore.”

— Rob McColley, Senate President · OHSOURCE ↗

SUPPORT · 2026-03-05

“If they are driving these jobs, then we should think very hard before we get rid of them. House Democrats stand with any opportunity to grow private sector labor jobs that help people provide for their families.”

— Dani Isaacsohn, House Minority Leader · OHSOURCE ↗

NEUTRAL · 2026-03-06

“I expect that some will definitely take a look at it, consider it. We have at least a couple folks who have bills that talk about those tax credits. So I anticipate some Democrats would vote for it.”

— Nickie Antonio, Senate Minority Leader · OHSOURCE ↗

Top 6 · combined budget

$190.40M

Largest crypto/tech Super PAC. FEC filings: $134M raised in 2025-2026 cycle, $26.9M disbursed, $171.4M cash on hand (as of Feb 28, 2026). $74M in new contributions since July 2025 from Coinbase ($25M), Ripple ($25M), a16z ($24M). Spent $9.9M against Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in IL Senate primary (she won). Also spent $3M on FL/VA special elections. Affiliates: Defend American Jobs (GOP) and Protect Progress (Dem). Spent $53M for GOP vs $33.4M for Dem candidates in competitive races. Note: some reports cite $193M war chest which includes prior-cycle carryover; FEC 2025-2026 receipts total $134M.

Pro-AI industry super PAC pushing rapid AI development and lighter regulation. FEC filings: $50.3M raised, $11M disbursed, $39.3M cash on hand (as of Dec 31, 2025). White House reportedly 'irked' by its formation. Bipartisan -- supports candidates committed to blocking states' ability to enforce AI legislation (framed as 'national regulatory framework'). Lost big in IL: backed Jackson Jr. who lost, spent against Ford and Stratton who won. Wired (April 2026) reported the PAC is paying TikTok influencers to post fear-monger-about-China content framed as support for AI deregulation; the affiliated American Mission PAC ran a Texas primary ad explicitly invoking 'defeat China.' News reports cited $125M as a fundraising goal/pledge; FEC-verified receipts total $50.3M.

Affiliate of Leading the Future super PAC network. $5M cash on hand.

Fairshake-affiliated Super PAC supporting Democratic crypto/tech-friendly candidates. $1M+ in independent expenditures. Cash on hand: $1.1M.

Fairshake-affiliated Super PAC supporting Republican crypto/tech-friendly candidates.

501(c)(4) nonprofit linked to Leading the Future. Not required to disclose donors.